Lead Civil Engineer

Position: Lead Civil Engineer (Permanent)
Location: South Lanarkshire

Lead Civil Engineer

Location:

Glasgow (Hybrid)
Salary Competitive with Industry leading benefits

A leading EPC specialist in turnkey substation delivery is looking for a Lead Civil Engineer to join its UK team. This role covers full project lifecycle from tendering through to construction and handover.

Responsibilities:

Lead civil and structural design, review drawings, calculations, and documentation

Supervise civil designers, resolve site queries, remedial works, and snags

Support CDM and Temporary Works duties

Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations and industry standards

Evaluate subcontractors and contribute to tender documentation

Liaise with UK Transmission System Operators and major utilities

Develop project requirements, budgets, and delivery plans

Monitor costs, report on progress, and implement cost-effective solutions

Support contract negotiations, manage change orders, and resolve disputes

Requirements:

Extensive experience on large-scale infrastructure or substation projects

Strong civil/structural design capability and project cost control

Knowledge of UK Transmission System Operators and utility environments

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Member of a recognized professional institution;
Chartered Engineer desirable

Personal qualities:

Resilient, proactive, and self-disciplined

Strong leadership, assertive but a good listener

Commercially aware and solutions-focused

Offer:

Hybrid working

Involvement in high-value EPC projects

Opportunity to shape engineering standards and project delivery

Confidential applications are handled by our recruitment partner on behalf of the client.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Civil Engineers looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included